Claremont McKenna College
- 4 Year
- CLAREMONT, CA
CollegeGrad School
Claremont McKenna College
- 4 Year
- CLAREMONT, CA
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 428 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade A minus
- Dormsgrade A
- Campus Foodgrade A minus
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B
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About
- Branch of
- Claremont Colleges System
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Claremont McKenna College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
CMC Admissions
Acceptance Rate
11%
Application Deadline
January 10
SAT Range
1420-1530
ACT Range
32-35
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$21,663 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$33,141 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
66%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
96%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 26 responses81%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 31 responses63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 30 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics116 Graduates
- Political Science and Government38 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology38 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities28 Graduates
- International Relations24 Graduates
- Mathematics21 Graduates
- Philosophy19 Graduates
- Computer Science17 Graduates
- History14 Graduates
- English13 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,411 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
5
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
39%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
96%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 27 responsesPoll
65%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 37 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$72,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
93%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%70%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 10 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Claremont McKenna College Reviews
Rating 3.94 out of 5 428 reviews
Incredible students. They are all approachable, motivated, and conscientious. The resources presented to the students are off the charts. CMC pays you to take internships. If you need business attire, the school will cover it. If you want to travel to look at Grad Schools, the school will cover the cost. They take you on "Networking Treks" every few months, where you meet with Alumni and talk about your career paths. The food is great (you can eat from all 5 dining halls). If you take advantage of the schools resources and opportunities, you will be extremely successful. Because CMC students are confident, learning is collaborative, not competitive. Student engagement is not only encouraged, but expected. If you yearn to be in an environment of students who prioritize proactivity, CMC is the school that will put you on the path to success.
I have had a wonderful experience at Claremont Mckenna College. I love the small, close-knit community and the abundance of opportunities to pursue your unique interests. It is easy to create connections and get help from both your professors and peers. There is funding available for personal projects and existing institutes for you to join (even if you are not a government or economics major). The social life is inclusive and it is totally up to you in how you choose to get involved. Residential life is comfortable, fun, and accommodating. The campus is beautiful with lots of space to study or just hang out, and the neighboring colleges are welcoming. I would love to see more student involvement in administrative processes.
It comes down to this: CMC offers endless career support and opportunities, and the 5C community can provide almost anything you’re looking for in a college experience, as long as you’re willing to seek it out. Make it work for you and your college desires, do not pay attention to outdated judgments about any of the 5Cs. CMC offers generous financial aid and that’s one of the most important factors. You will meet people you don’t like and find out issues with the administration, but that will happen at any school. Combining the CA location with decent proximity to LA and other cities, the financial aid, the career support, the 5C access, and the help you can seek out for your other needs, there aren’t many schools like CMC.